The net present value $($NPV$)$ helps a company decide whether it should pursue certain investment opportunities or not. Which one of the following would be the decision criteria for a large shopping mall if the NPV is found to be $0?$

Select one:

a$.$

Accept $$ the initial investment amount and an addition to the value of the business can be sustained by the cash flow of the project.

b$.$

Accept $$ the initial investment amount can be sustained by the cash flow of the project, although no addition to the value of the business is made.

c$.$

Reject $$ the initial investment amount cannot be redeemed by the cash flow of the project.

d$.$

Reject $$ the initial investment amount can be sustained by the cash flow of the project, but no addition to the value of the business is made